Regents Park (NSW)

An assessment of population growth drivers in Regents Park reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, the suburb of Regents Park (NSW) had an estimated population of around 5,273 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 283 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,990 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 5,150, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024) and an additional 28 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,649 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's 5.7% growth since census positions it within 2.1 percentage points of the state (7.8%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 71.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Looking at population projections moving forward, an above median population growth is projected for statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch, with the suburb expected to grow by 1,154 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 19.4% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Regents Park, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Regents Park has recorded approximately 25 residential properties granted approval each year. Between financial years FY-21 and FY-25, around 128 homes were approved, with an additional 7 approved so far in FY-26. Despite a recent population decline, the housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with good buyer choice.

The average construction value of new properties is $547,000, indicating that developers are targeting the premium market segment. This year, Regents Park has registered $10.5 million in commercial approvals, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development compared to Greater Sydney. Nationally, Regents Park ranks at the 54th percentile for new dwelling approvals per person. Recent construction comprises 38% standalone homes and 62% medium and high-density housing, a shift from the current housing mix of 65% houses. The location has approximately 292 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market.

Population forecasts estimate Regents Park will gain 1,025 residents by 2041. Existing development levels appear aligned with future requirements, maintaining stable market conditions without significant price pressures.

Regents Park has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Local infrastructure changes significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified eight projects that may affect this region. Notable projects include 101-103 Hector Street Sefton, Berala Village Redevelopment, Berala TOD Precinct (Transport Oriented Development), and Regents Park Mixed-Use Development. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch assessment indicates Regents Park faces employment challenges relative to the majority of Australian markets

Regents Park has an educated workforce with diverse sector representation. The unemployment rate was 6.9% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 2.6%. As of September 2025, there are 2,384 employed residents, while the unemployment rate is 2.8% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

The workforce participation rate is significantly lower at 60.4%, compared to Greater Sydney's 70.0%. According to Census responses, 29.7% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Leading employment industries are health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade, with a notable concentration in manufacturing at 1.8 times the regional average. However, professional & technical services are under-represented, with only 6.5% of Regents Park's workforce compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%.

Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 2.6%, labour force by 3.4%, resulting in a unemployment rise of 0.8 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.1%, labour force expand by 2.4%, and unemployment rise by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Regents Park's employment mix indicates a local employment increase of 6.2% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

Regents Park suburb's median taxpayer income is $42,972 and average is $54,592, based on latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is below Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. By September 2025, estimates suggest median income will be approximately $46,779 and average will be around $59,429, accounting for Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023. Census data indicates individual incomes are at the 8th percentile ($566 weekly), while household income is at the 29th percentile. The predominant income cohort in Regents Park is 28.8% (1,518 people) earning between $1,500 and $2,999 per week, similar to surrounding regions where 30.9% fall into this range. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 79.4% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 22nd percentile.

Regents Park displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Regents Park's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 64.6% houses and 35.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Regents Park was at 27.4%, aligning with Sydney metro's level. Mortgaged dwellings were at 25.8% and rented ones at 46.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,954, below the Sydney metro average of $2,427. Median weekly rent was $370, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Regents Park's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,954 than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were lower at $370 than the national figure of $375.

Regents Park features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 71.7% of all households, including 38.6% couples with children, 18.6% couples without children, and 13.1% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 28.3%, with lone person households at 22.7% and group households comprising 5.5%. The median household size is 3.0 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Educational outcomes in Regents Park fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The university qualification rate in the area is 26.5%, significantly lower than the SA3 average of 39.9%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 19.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.3%). Among those aged 15 and above, vocational pathways account for 24.0% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas making up 10.1% and certificates 13.9%.

Educational participation is high, with 31.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.6% in primary education, 8.2% in secondary education, and 7.1% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Regents Park has 41 active public transport stops, serving a mix of train and bus routes. These stops are covered by 17 different routes, offering a total of 4,602 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 135 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to its residential nature. Car remains the dominant mode at 76%, while train usage stands at 16%. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 1.2.

According to the 2021 Census, a high 29.7% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 657 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 112 weekly trips per individual stop.

Regents Park's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis shows Regents Park performed strongly in health metrics based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both young and old age cohorts had low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover was found to be very low at approximately 49% of the total population (~2,561 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions were diabetes (5.8%) and arthritis (5.5%). Seventy-eight point one percent declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Working-age residents showed low chronic condition prevalence. The area had 17.5% of residents aged 65 and over (922 people), higher than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors were strong, aligning with national rankings for the general population.

Regents Park is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Regents Park has a population where 56.8% were born overseas, with 73.5% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion in Regents Park, comprising 38.7%, but Islam is overrepresented at 25.1%, compared to Greater Sydney's average of 6.8%. Regarding ancestry, 'Other' is the largest group at 27.0% (higher than the regional average of 16.0%), followed by Chinese at 21.9% (above the regional average of 8.4%) and English at 9.1% (below the regional average of 19.0%).

Notably, Lebanese are overrepresented at 7.1%, Vietnamese at 7.2%, and Croatian at 1.6%.

Regents Park's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Regents Park has a median age of 35 years, which is slightly younger than Greater Sydney's 37 and somewhat younger than the national average of 38 years. The 65-74 age group comprises 10.5% of Regents Park's population compared to Greater Sydney, while the 45-54 cohort makes up 9.7%. Between 2021 and present, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 3.8% to 5.4%, and the 35 to 44 cohort increased from 12.6% to 14.0%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort declined from 13.1% to 9.9%, and the 45 to 54 group dropped from 11.5% to 9.7%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial demographic changes for Regents Park. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to rise substantially by 194 people (68%), from 284 to 479. Meanwhile, the 65 to 74 cohort grows by a modest 6% (31 people).